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Biddeford will fix and restore historic City Hall clock

by Gillian Graham January 16, 2019January 16, 2019

The city will use grant money to get the clock working again but still has no funding to repair the tower that holds it up.

Local & State, News

Three injured in crash that closes Route 1 in Biddeford for hours

by Dennis Hoey January 15, 2019January 15, 2019

Three vehicles collide near the Arundel town line around 6 p.m. Tuesday.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Trial for lawsuit in Biddeford murders rescheduled as defendants seek dismissal

by DINA MENDROS Journal Tribune January 14, 2019January 14, 2019

The attorney representing the defendants, which include the city and its police department, is asking the court to dismiss the lawsuit stemming from two shooting deaths by landlord James Pak in 2012.

Local & State, News, Schools and Education

Statewide pre-kindergarten programs in public schools gaining momentum

by Noel K. Gallagher January 14, 2019January 14, 2019

But the cost is high and the space to house all those 4-year-olds is limited, issues likely to be discussed as legislators consider more than 200 education-related bills.

Business, Local & State

Auction postponed, giving developer more time to get $40 million Saco Island project approved

by Gillian Graham January 10, 2019January 11, 2019

Bernie Saulnier now has until March 15 to win approvals to build a hotel, a marina, housing and more on the undeveloped land between Biddeford and Saco.

Business, Health, Life & Culture, Local & State

Sanford Medical Center expanding facilities with projects costing $34 million

by tammy wells journal tribune January 10, 2019January 9, 2019

The hospital is adding an elder care building and a behavioral health unit, and is involved in efforts to upgrade technology and modernize its appearance.